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The Minister said that the ministry plans to increase its capacity to battle the disease through personnel supervision. The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) has announced plans to reduce case fatalities of the Covid-19 pandemic by focusing on improving the capability to manage the virus. This was  disclosed  by the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, during the daily Joint National Briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Covid-19 in Abuja. The Minister said that the ministry plans to increase its capacity to battle the disease through personnel supervision. He said,  “We hope to reduce case fatalities by strengthening our capacity to manage cases, but it is only possible if persons test themselves early.  All cases, whether home-based or institutional are to be supervised by medical personnel.  This is particularly  important, given the threat posed by the spiralling rate of infection in countries with which Nigeria has strong political, business, social, and

Frantic CBN allows diaspora remittances to be withdrawn in dollars and sold anywhere including black market The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the amendment of procedures for receipt of diaspora remittances in an apparent and frantic attempt to improve liquidity in the forex market and reduce the disparity between the black market and official I&E window. This disclosure was made in a circular issued by the CBN on Monday, November 30, 2020, to all authorized dealers and the general public and signed by its Director for Trade and Exchange Department, Dr O.S. Nnaji. What the CBN is saying In the new amended procedure, CBN stated that beneficiaries of Diaspora Remittances through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) shall henceforth receive such inflows in foreign currency (US Dollars) through the designated bank of their choice. The CBN’s circular partly reads, ‘’I n an effort to liberalize, simplify and improve the receipt and administr

COMMISSIONER OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION RECIEVE ADVOCACY COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MOBLIZATION GROUP, FIDA AND NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHT COMMISSION ON COURTSY   Plateau State will continue to support progrmmes that have direct impact on the Health and well being of citizens.  State Commissioner of Information and Communication Dan Manjang stated this recently when he recieve Advocacy Communication and social mobilisation committee on Turberculoses and Malaria in his office at the JD Gomwalk Secratariat, Jos.  Manjang describe thier work as a noble one, timeless and risky that requires huge sacrifice. The Commissioner call on the committee to generate an informative content for use on media platforms to create awarness against the spread of the diseases. He assured the Committee of the Ministrys colaboration in the area of sensitisation and advocacy beyond government media Houses. Spokes person of the Committee Rev.Christober Damcher said the Committ

NAFEST KICK STARTS BEAUTIFUL CULTURAL DISPLAY IN JOS PLATEAU STATE. The NewsGate Magazine, The NewsCrest Newspaper, Jat HotNews Newspaper,  The Age Newspaper, Global Magazine, Rescue Newspaper, Evolution Magazine and others were at the NAFEST 2020 opening ceremony in Jos the Plateau State capital, with a command performance  at the Langfield Leisure Resort in Rayfield-Bukuru to welcome contingents from around the country attending the cultural festival.  His Excellence Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong, members of his cabinet, DG National Council for Arts and Culture Otunba Segun Runsewe, Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Paullen Tallen were amongst many guests at the event. Cultural parade and dances as well as  Plateau  cultural display were high point of the opening ceremony. In Honor of the occasion, the Children Government Parliament all the way from Abuja graced this event In there respective attires while appreciating the state government

VICTIM SUPPORT FUND DONATES PALLIATIVES TO PLATEAU STATE  The Victim Support Fund (VSF) has donated palliatives to Plateau State Government. The palliatives were presented to Governor Simon Lalong at the Maxwell Khobe Cantonment warehouse at the Rukuba Barracks Jos. While recieving the items, Governor Lalong expressed appreciation to the Victims Support Fund for reaching out to vulnerable persons in the State through the presentation of the items. He assured that the items will  be distributed to the intended beneficiaries in line with the guidelines set by the donors. Minister of Women Affairs Paullen Tallen also thanked the VSF for the donation which she said will go a long way to cushion the effect of the looting that took place in the State last month.  Chairperson of the Victim Support Fund Task Force on COVID-19 Mrs. Toyosi Akerele Ogunsuji, who made the presentation explained that the item are to be shared for members of the civil

ROLE OF TRADITIONAL RULERS: NORTHERN GOVERNORS INAUGURATE COMMITTEE. In line with resolutions reached during its last engagement with traditional rulers and other stakeholders in Kaduna, the Northern States Governor’s Forum has inaugurated a Consultative Committee on the Roles of Traditional Rulers in Governance Architecture of Nigeria so as to explore ways that traditional rulers would have more involvement in governance.  While inaugurating the Committee Chaired by the Emir of Lafiya, Alhaji Sidi Bage Muhammad I, in Lafiya, Nasarawa State, Chairman of the Northern States Governor’s Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong said the establishment of the Committee is important considering the great role that traditional rulers play in mobilizing their communities and also maintain peace and security within their domains. He said though traditional rulers have continued to agitate for the inclusion of their roles in the Constit

NGF INAUGURATES COMMITTEE ON YOUTH AND CIVIL SOCIETY ENGAGEMENT WITH EMIR OF ZAZZAU CHAIRING  The Northern Governors Forum has inaugurated a Committee on Youth and Civil Society in order to enhance engagement towards tackling the challenges of the region. While parforming the inauguration in Kaduna, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong said the setting up of the committee became necessary so as to involve the youths and members of the civil society in the programmes that aim to resolve youth unemployment, illiteracy, crime, poverty among others. Governor Lalong said the setting up of the Committee headed by the Emir of Zazzau Alh. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli follows the decision reached at the last Consultative Meeting of the Forum and members of the Northern Traditional Council and key stakeholders in Kaduna. He said "We are well aware that youths form a bulk of the population of the region and the nation, an

NORTHERN GOVERNORS CELEBRATE PAULINE ALAO, WIFE OF FIRST CHIEF OF AIR STAFF AT 79 The Northern Governors Forum has congratulated Mrs. Pauline Alao, wife of Nigeria's first Chief of Air Staff, Col. Shittu Alao who recently marked her 79th birthday.  In a congratulatory message, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Plateau State Simon Bako Lalong described Mrs. Alao as a woman of substance who has maintained high sense of responsibility and diligence in her career, mentoring not only her children but many in society.  Governor Lalong said Mrs. Alao has continued to devote her time and resources in assisting vulnerable persons in society particularly widows whom she has supported to start businesses and provide for their children. He said "Mrs. Alao remains a shining example for the support she gave her late husband when during his career in the Armed Forces when he became the first Chief of Air Staff. Her commitment, loyalty and devotion has remained exemplary as sh

LALONG MEETS PLATEAU STUDENT WITH 9 A1 IN WAEC. It was a moment of pride for Governor Simon Lalong and the people of Plateau when he recieved Miss Sylvia Ulan Andrew, a citizen of Plateau State who emerged the best in the recently conducted WAEC examinations as she scored A1 in all the subjects she sat for during the last examinations.  Ulan who is from Bokkos LGA of the State is a student of Premier Academy, Lugbe Abuja. She is said to have a history of record-breaking having emerged overall best at national common entrance examinations which earned her a scholarship by the Shell Petroleum Company.  Governor Lalong congratulated her for the feat and said he was not surprised because of the abundant talents available in the State. He said the State will grant her scholarship to any University of her choice. He praised her mother for raising her single-handedly since the death of her husband even before Ulan was born.  Plateau State Coordinator on SDGs Mr. Sam Damla who led the family t

The Plateau State Head of Service, Mr Izam Atang Azi mni in a Media Chat with a select Media Executives and Publishers of the NewsGate Magazine, the NewsCrest Newspaper, Jat HotNews Newspaper and News Parrot Newspaper assured that the Plateau State Government will strive to sustain the payment of the new minimum wage despite the lean financial position of the State while it is expected that workers should reciprocate Government's kind gestures with loyalty, dedication and commitment to duties.  The Head of Service hinted that Government will ensure that the Local Government Council Staff also smile at the end of the day after meetings with NULGE,LGC Chairmen and ALGON. Enjoy the Excerpts: Jat HotNews: Congratulations Sir, we understand you have started paying Civil Servants in Plateau State the agreed minimum wage.How did you do this? Mr Izam Atang Azi mni:Well, we had already signed the table for the implementation of the minimum wage in Plateau State which was to comm

ENDSARS: Hon. Mafeng Gwallson Holds Meeting With Former Chairmen, Secretaries And Leaders Of Riyom Lgc. As part of continuity to promote unity in Riyom LGA, Hon Mafeng Gwallson held a meeting with former chairmen, secretaries and leaders of the council. Gwallson said the aim of the meeting was to x-ray and proffer solutions to the devilish act carried out by wicked souls in the Council secretariat and other Federal Government agencies and also to have a spot assessment on the level of vandalization. The member representing Riyom and Barkin Ladi in the National Assembly, Hon Simon Mwadkwon,  condemned in totality the act of the youths in venting their grievances by destroying public institutions. Other speakers who joined in condemning the dastardly act described it as mischievous, and said those arrested should face the full wrath of the law. Pointing out that, political differences need to be eschewed and work for the betterment of Riyom LGA.  The meeting concluded with pr

Boko Haram: Zulum Approves 100 Motorcycles For Army’s Remote Operations  ... Commissions 400 CJTF as soldiers ... Launches 4th round of army's wanted terrorist  Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Wednesday approved the donation of 100 motorcycles for army's remote operations in Borno.  He directed the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barr. Kaka Shehu Lawan to provide the motorcycles immediately, which soldiers use in chasing insurgents who use motorcycles to escape through remote corners in the bush and some tough terrains that vehicles do not easily access.  Zulum announced the intervention at a brief ceremony in Maiduguri which was attended by military commanding officers from operation lafiya dole, leading the fight against boko haram. The Governor at the occassion, commissioned about 400 members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) enlisted into the Nigerian Army's supper camp strategy in the fight against in

PLATEAU YOUTH CONVERGES, SEEKS FOR PEACEFUL AND PROSPEROUS STATE..... By Davidson Malison As part of trending efforts in seeking for the inclusion and involvement of youths in nation building and peace advocacy, Plateau Youths at home and in diaspora on Wednesday 11th November,2020 converged physically and virtually on the famous Eliel Center Rayfield ,Jos Plateau State to bring to bear what needs to and not be done in the journey. The event which was organized courtesy Global Peace and Life Rescue Initiative (GOPRI) and Plateau Intelligentsia Development Initiative (PI) had a tag 'The Plateau Youth Dialogue' with a theme 'Towards a Peaceful and Prosperous Plateau.' The conveners of the dialogue summit, Dr.Daniel Meshak of PI and Melvin Ejeh of GOPRI drew the attention of the participants during welcome address that the essence of the gathering is to brainstorm as well as fashion ways that will bring about a dramatic engagement of young people in

2021 BUDGET SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, RT. HON. (DR). SIMON BAKO LALONG, KSGG, EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF PLATEAU STATE, AT THE PRESENTATION OF THE 2021 APPROPRIATION BILL TO THE PLATEAU STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ON WEDNESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2020.   The RT. Hon. Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, Honourable Members, Citizens of Plateau State. “A BUDGET OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND CONSOLIDATION OF INCLUSIVE INFRASTRUCTURAL GROWTH”. It is again with great pleasure and honour to on behalf of the citizens of Plateau State, present the 2021 Appropriation Bill that outlines estimates of revenue and expenditure of the Plateau State Government in the next fiscal year to this Honourable House. Let me begin by once again expressing our deepest appreciation to the Rt. Hon. Speaker, Leadership and entire Honourable Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly for welcoming us into this revered chambers to make this presentation. It is indeed another proof of the mutual and cordial working relationship